Friday, July 15, 2016

The Clarion-Ledger published a story about Judge Melvin Priester, Sr. recusing himself from State v. Robert Shuler Smith Wednesday. JJ broke the story on Tuesday but the newspaper reported some very interesting information:

The affidavit said Smith unlawfully advised and provided counsel to
Christopher Butler, who had been charged with embezzlement, wire fraud
and possession of a controlled substance, and Darnell Turner, who had
been charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence. Smith
represented Turner before he was elected district attorney, court
records show.

All but one of the six counts focus on Smith’s actions related to Butler.

According
to the affidavit, Smith gave Butler’s attorney, Sanford Knott, a letter
that outlined ways to attack the state’s case against Butler; met with
Butler twice at the Hinds County jail without his attorney present; met
with Butler’s family and referred to him as his client; and used the
grand jury to pressure a circuit judge to dismiss drug possession
charges against Butler.

When Smith met with Butler’s family, he
attempted to retain an attorney to represent him and worked with defense
counsel to release Butler from jail, according to the affidavit.

According to his letter to Knott, Smith filed a motion for contempt
of court in March “due to blatant and contemptuous behavior of Assistant
Attorneys General Patrick Beasley and Shaun Yurtkuran.” The attorney
general's office scheduled a hearing without telling Smith, and the
court held that Smith had waived his right to object because he didn’t
attend, according to the letter.

The affidavit said that this
month, Smith gave Turner’s attorney, Dennis Sweet III, emails that
touched upon information that had previously been sealed by the court,
court records show.

Sweet filed a motion to dismiss Turner’s case
that alleged improper, ex parte communication between the court and the
attorney general's office, which had been investigating whether Hinds
County was properly indicting individuals. Two circuit judges recused
themselves from Turner’s case and from hearings conducted by the
attorney general's office.

Sweet said Smith didn't provide any info that the defense wasn't entitled to.

Smith's
attorney, Jim Waide of Tupelo, filed an amended discovery motion on
behalf of Smith this week in County Court. Among the things he is
requesting are the names and addresses of all state witnesses, all
written statements obtained by any witness, the substance of any oral
statement given by any witness, all expert reports, all documents,
videos, photographs, phone records, emails, or any other tangible things
relevant to the claims against Smith. Rest of article.

However, a review of court files reveals no contempt of court motion as mentioned in the letter to Mr. Knott. The lack of the motion begs the question: does the letter actually exist or does it exist under seal? A judge can impose a fine upon the defendant or throw him in jail for contempt of court. Thus it must be asked if the D.A. tried to throw them in jail or at least fine them for that hearing?

The D.A. and his attorney have protested mightily over sealed motions and reports. Mr. Waide and his client should release any similar sealed motions if any exist.

Maybe RSS was lying to Knott about the motion and hearing. Or hallucinating (more likely). No way in hell could the A.G. schedule a hearing on RSS's motion without RSS knowing about it. That's got to be total crock.

9:49 pm You haven't read Comey's entire comments and you don't seem to know his history . You also don't seem to know the obvious (which would have worked for Clinton if she could admit to ignorance rather than lie to Congress) and that is that few 68+ year olds are cyber savvy. Indeed, most do well to email, text, go cyber shopping and do FB. And, it's worst for those who , like Clinton, had secretaries and IT people working for them. That is the obvious defense.There were zero personal computers when she was in law school. But, since , like most politicians, she's learned a lie works politically, she's now lied to Congress. Comey did the best he could do which was to hand Congress the only tool that would cause Clinton trouble.There are no criminal charges for Clinton unless you want to arrest Colin Powell and most of Congress too because proving " intent" is impossible.One of the bad things about " take no prisoners politics" is that it destroys trust in our institutions. None of them have every operated perfectly and without some rotten apples getting into the barrel. So, it's been easy to repeatedly point to flaws and errors and those who don't know shit about how government functions are easy dupes.

7:13, would it be too much to ask for someone running for president to not lie under oath? Remember we already had one Clinton show how easy it was to do and get away with it. I can not understand how a person could have such low morals that they would vote for such a person. She either lied or is just too damn stupid to be elected to any office. Democrats are as bad as republicans. Our country will not survive them both.

As one who is older than our simpleton Hillary, and being somewhat "computer savvy", I believe this is a stupid a defense as the "affluenza" defense which eventually put that child turned adult into jeopardy. It has been interesting to see the AG Loretta Lynch getting away with impropriety and hoping that miscarriage of justice doesn't apply to our deadbeat DA. He has been a major part of the crime problem in Hinds County. All parts of the jigsaw puzzle that is local crime need to be exposed and mainly discover the persons profiting most.

The system is rigged against 80% of the populace per common thought with in that community.

Behavior 20% would find objectionable is simply not seen as objectionable to 80%.

Criminal conduct is tolerated to keep the system from incarcerating the crime committing "victims."

Is it so hard to see now how RSS thinks it's ok to represent criminal defendants charged with crimes by him?

A white guy can never be DA.

A black guy can never be a truly effective DA given current thoughts re: "justice."

Only when black people own Highland Village or Maywood Mart (as illustrative examples only people) and crime takes money from the black owners will there ever be any hope for an effective justice system in Hinds county.

Until then....buy gun, learn to use gun, carry gun, use gun when needed.

7:13 I am having a little trouble following your English; however, the thyme of it seems to be Clinton is to stupid to know that setting up a couple of servers, one of which was in a bathroom, and having an IT guy sweep said servers, not just delete but sweep, to try to make sure all materials were wiped out was oh just one of those accidental mishaps. REALLY!First, you would be hard pressed to find anyone less tech savvy than me and even I know that to have some one sweep the server is a very deliberate act of hiding what you have been doing. She is savvy enough to know deleting was not going to get the job done. Exactly how many times have you or ANYONE you know swept their server? And what is the purpose of sweeping? Second, Powell did not have his own server. HUGH DIFFERENCE Third, the IT guy who set up her servers took the 5th 125 times--125 times in his testimony to congress. Why would that be if all was on the up and up? Do you really think this guy just showed up on clinton's doorstep one day and said hi I'm here to set up a free computer server in the bathroom? Because everybody else is doing it why not. She said she was only using one device come to find out that was not true. Why hide the other devices? Forth, the only people who could look at all the evidence and come up with she did not intended to lie, cover up, manipulate are those who want to vote for her and can not or will not see her for what she is. Fifth, For her to claim, when convenient, oh my I am just a bubble headed confused blond with all these new fancy things is absurd and extremely insulting to our intelligence. I am taking a shot that your last couple of sentences mean ya sure she is one of the crooks, lairs, money grabbers in government but that is just how it is who cares. WOW REALLY???? Lastly, I believe intent screams out from all she has done, HOWEVER, intent IS NOT part of one of the statutes that was stated. If a drunk driver hits and kills someone he did not leave his house that night with the intent of killing someone yet he is still guilty of killing. That is an asinine notion that you have to have intent all the time before you can be guilty/charged with anything. The majority of prisoners could be released with that as the primary guideline. I did not intent for him to die when I shot him just wanted to scare him. OH if that was all go on home it's ok sorry we detained you.

10:46, you have to understand that no matter what the facts are there are some people so low that they will accept the crimes because of who happened to commit the crimes. Now if it was someone else they would demand the person be executed. Their person is special. Even a child knows Hillary lied. To think we have a high number of people who will accept the lying is hard to understand. Most people have at least some pride and morals. That is not the case. I wonder when this type of person was growing up what their parents taught them? I wonder if they are teaching their children the same thing?

11:49 - i believe you are correct in your analysis of those folks that will 'accept the crimes', but it is even worse than that in my opinion.

90% of the people that are voting for Hillary don't even know there is a question about the servers, emails, truth, lying under oath, etc. etc. They don't even know whether she is running for President or Queen. It doesn't matter - facts and details just don't come into play when they walk in the voting booth.

Problem is further compounded by the fact that almost the same number of people that are fanatic about Trump are the same. They don't care about whether every time he opens his mouth and he says something whether he really means it, whether it is the same or opposite of what he said the last time he opened his mouth, or anything else. They don't know whether he is running for President or whether he will continue to be an entertainer on TV. Facts about his past, his philosophy, and also for him his truthfulness need not get in their way.

The idea of having some degree of intelligence test given before casting one could cast a vote would be good - but the current set of elected officials would never pass such a law because it would mean most of them would lose next time their name was on the ballot.

I was defending Comey and the FBI. I was not defending Clinton.I was trying to explain to those of you who were led to believe Clinton would be criminally charged why Comey couldn't do what you hoped he could.Both political candidates for President have told incredibly stupid,self-serving and unnecessary lies. Comey is the only one whose integrity has never been questioned on either side of the aisle until this insane election.If you didn't read Comey's entire statement or bother to find out anything about his personal history, you are one of the dupes that is to blame for the sorry state of affairs in which we find ourselves!

6:18, I read the entire statement. I listened to his speech. To begin with it wasn't his job to decide if Clinton would be indicted. His job was to give us the facts. He did that. All that came after the facts was total BS. Do you actually think all of this could happen in such a short time? Look at the time between Clinton taking his cigar on the plane for a visit to the time Comey finished his fact finding mission. Comey was not even there when Hillary was questioned. There is no recording or notes taken of the questions and answers. Comey didn't even talk to all of those who were there when Hillary was questioned. Can you explain how Comey came to this decision in such a short amount of time? Why did the other FBI members that were there have to sign an oath of silence?His personal history does not matter. He does not have much of a future.

6:18 and 7:13 Comey has a looooong history with the Clintons. He was investigator in Whitewater Scandal. He found no wrongdoing on Hillary's part then either! He is a very significant part of the Clinton s--- pile!!

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Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything). Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up. In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

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Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!